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The Equal Rights Coalition groups 40 countries working together to promote equality for LGBTI people. Argentina and the United Kingdom have been chosen Monday to co-chair the Equal Rights Coalition for two years …

A report has found that nearly half of the world's countries do not allow LGBTQ groups to organize without threat of arrest or state violence, NewNowNext.com noted. Only 56 percent of countries—109 out of 194—freely allow such groups, according to data …

In business, thinking out of the box often results in creative gimmickry. For instance, how does one make a flight from Israel to Europe more interesting? The usual answer is to put a celebrity on board. But celebrities don’t necessarily mingle with other …

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Sara Miller and Jeanna Bryner, Live Science
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December 30, 2018 08:53am ET
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Slurpee waves
The cold that gripped the U.S. East Coast this past winter created a gorgeous phenomenon along the coast of …

BARRANQUILLA, Colombia (CMC) – Reigning Commonwealth Games champion Kyron McMaster added yet another trophy to his collection when he broke an eight-year games record en route to gold in the men’s 400 metres hurdles at the Central American and Caribbean …

COMMENT | Small states must hold their own, Bilahari Kausikan, a former ambassador of Singapore affirmed. No one knows if Kausikan was taking a jab at his own fellow countryman, the eminent Kishore Mahbubani, who argued that Singapore must concede that it …

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Most countries refusing to sign the migration pact could see losses
Northern America, Europe, and Australia, New Zealand would see gains
The United Kingdom has lost much of its appeal as a desired destination
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Many U.N. …

THE first batch of the Sunshine Coast's 30 greatest athletes has been revealed.
Numbers 21-30 includes some well-known sportsmen and sportswomen, including current surfing star Julian Wilson.
The 30-year-old has enjoyed a great career, including …

For the 109 players in the women’s College Cup, the road to Cary, North Carolina started from all over the world. Canada, Australia, China, England — these players are as diverse as their skill sets. Here’s everything you need to know about where these …

By Sir Ronald Sanders From caribbean360
WASHINGTON, United States, Friday November 2, 2018 – It’s time for a Caribbean Secretary-General of the Organisation of American States.
Over the last 70 years, since its formation, the OAS has had 10 Secretaries- …

Dr. Sir Ronald Sanders former Caribbean diplomat
It’s time for a Caribbean Secretary-General of the Organisation of American States.
Over the last 70 years, since its formation, the OAS has had 10 Secretaries-General and one Acting Secretary-General. …

By Ronald Sanders(The writer is Antigua and Barbuda’s Ambassador to the United States and the OAS. He is also a Senior Fellow at the Institute of Commonwealth Studies at the University of London and at Massey College in the University of Toronto. The views …

SAINT LUCIA National Under-20 Football team will start their Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football (CONCACAF) Under-20 Championship campaign today against Haiti.
The championship match, which kicks off at the IMG …

Thirty-one down, one to go. Australia secured passage to the 2018 World Cup on Wednesday by thumping Honduras, 3-1, in Sydney to win the two-leg intercontinental playoff by the same aggregate margin. Mile Jedinak, a 33-year-old midfielder from Aston Villa, …

Next Monday, 29 October, most of the formal representatives of the world's nations will convene for three weeks to collectively consider the most significant developments in global network communications networks and services, and make multilateral …

Pregnant women in Britain have been told to not travel to a region of India amid fears they could be struck down with Zika.
Public Health England has upgraded the risk status of catching the virus in Rajasthan - which borders the Taj Mahal - to high.
At …

COP23 Negotiator, Ambassador Nazhat Shameem Khan while speaking on the progress of the climate change negotiations and preparations for the October Pre-COP Meeting in Fiji and COP23 at Government Buidling in Suva on August 10, 2017. Photo: Jone Luvenitoga. …

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Completing the Rebalancing after the End of the Mining Investment Boom
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A Concluding Statement describes the preliminary findings of IMF staff at the end of an official staff visit (or ‘mission’), in most cases to a member country. …

WASHINGTON, Oct. 18, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pennsylvania was sprinting toward financial meltdown with its unfunded pension liabilities and its state lawmakers apathetic to do anything about it. That was until Commonwealth Foundation sounded the alarm in …

BOSTON, Sept. 12, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Massachusetts Technology Leadership Council (MassTLC) today announced the recipients of three special award categories that will be presented during the organization’s 21st Annual Mass Technology Leadership …

Well, thank you very much indeed Minister for being with us again today. It’s fantastic to have you here and thank you for all the work Sweden has done on this important dossier. Particularly, for keeping it at the forefront of our minds in the Security …

Zimbabwe has applied to re-join the Commonwealth. The proposal came in a letter dated 15 May to Secretary-General Patricia Scotland from Zimbabwe’s President Emmerson Mnangagwa.
The Secretary-General was delighted to receive the letter. “I whole-heartedly …

The South African government takes strong exception to the Travel Advisory issued by the government of the Commonwealth of Australia, which contains misleading information about South Africa in general and, in particular, about the experiences of foreign …

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK, USA, January 21, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Starting a new business that serves millions of people around the globe is a difficult task at any age, however, at the age of 17, it sounds almost impossible. There are some …

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The Government of the Republic of Kenya and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) today announced the convening of a high-level conference to advance the implementation of the International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD) …

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The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) expresses its deep concern about reports coming from the South on the mobilisation of armed forces and the escalating cycle of statements and counter-statements, signalling growing risks of …

It is ironic that Mahatma Gandhi, the epitome of non-violence was ranked by time magazine as the runners up to its man of the 20th century (Albert Einstein).
DUBAI, --, UAE, January 19, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- “I believe that Gandhi’s views …

Based on Quality, Reliability and Ability GoodFirms research team listed the top Magento developers globally
WASHINGTON DC, WASHINGTON, UNITED STATES, January 18, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- These days, entrepreneurs are looking forward to the …

DUBLIN, DUBLIN, IRELAND, January 18, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- DUBLIN, 18 January 2019 – MiFinity, a global payments provider, today announced that the MiFinity eWallet is available for all merchants using PaymentIQ. The revamped MiFinity …

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As stated by H.E. Ambassador J Matjila
We would like to add our voice in thanking you for convening this meeting today, and to thank SRSG Mr Ghassan Salame for his comprehensive briefing to the Council today.
This briefing is timely given the …

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Sudan’s security forces must stop their ongoing deadly onslaught on protesters and medical personnel, Amnesty International said today following the death of a doctor, a man and a child from gunshot wounds inflicted during the 17 January …

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The United Nations Humanitarian Coordinator in Nigeria, Mr. Edward Kallon, has expressed grave concern over the interruption of aid delivery to tens of thousands of internally displaced people in Rann, a town in eastern Borno State about 10 …

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WASHINGTON DC, WASHINGTON, UNITED STATES, January 17, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Businesses and organizations keep seeking out for brilliant law …

CLEARWATER, FL, US, January 17, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On January 12, United for Human Rights Florida held their monthly Women’s Rights Forum in their Center in Downtown Clearwater. The forum covered issues specifically on women in the …

Key insights from the US Air Force on Space Situational Awareness in the upcoming Military Space Situational Awareness conference in London this April.
LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, January 17, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Space is becoming more …

Swissbit will be presenting memory cards and USB sticks with firmware-embedded cryptographic features and integrated secure element at embedded world 2019.
BRONSCHHOFEN, SWITZERLAND, January 17, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Swissbit AG, a leading …

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Despite countless “headwinds” and “ills”, the United Nations has “made a real difference” in 2018 and will need to achieve even more in 2019, as the planet faces “a world of trouble”.
That was the New Year message from UN Secretary-General …

CLEARWATER, FLORIDA, US, January 16, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Clearwater, FL - On Thursday January 10th at Clearwater’s Fort Harrison, Savoy South Dance Hall kicked off the New Year with the monthly Swing Dance for Charity. Dancers turned out …

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In the past 19 years, the exhibition successfully played its role in industry trade boost. It has attracted 300,000 professional purchasers, been attended by over 30 countries business departments, and been issued by more than 300 medias. “The 20th China(Guangzhou) International Metal & Metallurgy Exhibition”will be held at Pazhou Complex-the largest exhibition center in Asia.
Take a panoramic view around the world, this exhibition will play an important role & bring great business opportunities again.
Hope vendors & visitors could catch this great opportunity to win a good year.
Achievement
Thousands of exhibitors from more than 30 countries & regions and 500,000 domestic and abroad visitors attended in the previous sixteen exhibitions.
Exhibiting Scope
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